All Obituaries

Robert W. “Bob” Smith, 83, of North Russell, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020, at his home where he was in the company of family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care. Bob was born October 21, 1936, a son of Albert and Blanche (Gates) Smith. Bob worked for Kraft Foods Inc. in Canton for 33 years, which is where he got his well-known nickname, “Red”. Throughout his years, he also enjoyed helping out his farmer friends with their chores....

Michael J. Ferero, 81, of Canton, died peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Carthage Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation following a lengthy battle with dementia. Michael was born March 7, 1939 in Chateaugay, New York, a son of James H. and Florence M. (Brickey) Ferero. Michael was married to Barbara J. Dafoe-Laraby on August 1, 1982. Michael served his country in the United States NAVY from August of 1958 until his honorable discharge in July of 1962. Following his time with...

Sarah Matthews, 48, of Canton died unexpectedly of complications following a routine medical procedure on Friday, May 15, 2020. Sarah was born March 3, 1972 in Gouverneur, a daughter of Michael and Pat (Richardson) Matthews. She was a graduate of Morristown Central School and SUNY Empire State. On May 23, 2003, she was united by married to Gretchen Thompson. Sarah had many wonderful attributes. She worked for over a decade in the activities department at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in...

Linda Lee Sackett, 74, of Potsdam, died at the Adirondack Medical Center, where she had been a patient for a short time. Linda was born September 16, 1945 in Waddington, a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Nodyne J. (Lamb) Sackett. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Eastman; grandchildren, Chris Clukey (Melissa Lyon); William Cluckey (Michele Chisolm); Kristy Clukey (Cody DeRock) and Brian (Carly) Clukey; great-grandchildren, Kylie and Kenzi Clukey, Colton and Kendalyn DaRock and Carter...

Mrs. Priscilla R. Lucas, 63, of Canton passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Priscilla was born May 30, 1956 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late Rodger and Barbara (Rivers) Blackmer. Upon graduation from high school, Pricilla attended Canton College for nursing, which led to a career with United Helpers Nursing Home until her retirement. Priscilla was a loving wife, mother, sister and “Nana”. She enjoyed reading and spending time wither her family,...

Marion H. Bice, 67, of Russell, died peacefully at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Thursday, May 7, 2020, where she had been a patient for a brief time.  Marion was born August 16, 1952 in Potsdam, the daughter of Flurence and Helen (Collett) LaPage Sr. She attended Norwood-Norfolk Schools and graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell and attended Canton ATC. On September 20, 1972, Marion married Ronnie Bice.  In her younger years, Marion worked at Sergi’s...

Edna L. Saunders passed away peacefully in the early evening hours of April 25th at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. She was 86 years old. Edna was born in Madrid, NY on October 14th, 1933. She is predeceased by her loving parents Myrtle (Durham) Hubbard and Arthur Hubbard. At age 17 Edna married her first husband Herbert Eells of Russell, NY. Tragically her husband, their two children and a nephew were lost in a fire. In an attempt to rebuild her life Edna moved to Canton and began...

Mary Carol Griffin, 73, of Russell left us unexpectedly to join her son John in heaven on Saturday April 18, 2020. Mary was born December 25, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Albert and Laura Anson. Mary was the former Justice of the Peace in Russell, an EMT with Russell Fire and Rescue and a CNA at United Helpers. Mary loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Mary was truly a wonderful soul and touched many people’s lives. Mary leaves behind her...

Wade J. “Butch” James Jr.,70, of Lisbon died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg,  a result of complications of this horrible Corona Virus; he had been a patient since March 29, 2020. Butch was born in Utica, New York on November 15, 1949, a son of Wade Sr. and Margaret (Morin) James. He attended Canton Central High School prior to being drafted to the Army in June 1969, serving a tour in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in...

Herbert L. “Herbie” Enslow, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, he was in the comfort of his home, with his wife Carole by his side. Herbie was born March 31, 1939 in Russell, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Basford) Enslow. He attended Knox-Memorial Central until the 8th grade but later earned his G.E.D. Herbie was a custodian at Knox-Memorial Central from 1977 until 1989 when the Edwards and Russell School Districts Consolidated, at which time he...